Summer Mountain Safety
Granite Gorge’s summer operations are built for fun, flow, and progression, but safety remains essential. These guidelines apply to mountain biking, scenic skyrides, and summer events on the mountain.
Mountain Biker’s Responsibility Code
Mountain biking involves risk of serious injury or death. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others.
Always:
You’re responsible for avoiding objects and people.
Know Your Limits
Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up.
Protect Yourself
Use an appropriate bike, helmet and protective equipment.
Inspect and Maintain your Equipment
Know your components and their operation prior to riding.
Be Lift Smart
Know how to load, ride and unload lifts safely. Ask if you need help.
Inspect the Trails and Features
Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly.
Obey Sings and Warnings
Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated.
Be Visible
Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, landing or are not visible.
Look and Yield To Others
Know and Follow the Code. It is Your Responsibility.
Cooperate
If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff.
Know and Follow the Code. It is Your Responsibility.
Bike Park Safety & Trails
Grow skills, confidence, and stoke.
Characteristics: Wider trails featuring man-made obstacles like jumps, berms, banks, and wooden bridges
Design: Primarily built for downhill riding using dirt and wood.
Identification: Distinguished by an orange oval surrounding the difficulty symbol (circle, square, or diamond).
Characteristics: Narrower trails that utilize natural terrain, such as rocks, roots, logs, and water crossings.
Design: Built to look natural; may be bi-directional.
Identification: Identified by a standard difficulty symbol (circle, square, or diamond) without an orange oval.
Scenic Skyrides
Weather & Trail Conditions
Trails may be slick, muddy, or closed after rain
Grooming and open terrain may vary throughout the day.
Always check current conditions before heading out.
Ready to Go?
Once you have thoroughly reviewed our summer safety information or checked with our staff, you’re ready to go. See you on the mountain!